2005 Saturn Ion Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Saturn Ion (23–26 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 2.2 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 23–26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$3,550
- Configurations
- 3
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.2 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–23 | 29–32 | 24–26 | $2,600–$2,800 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ion | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Ion | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Ion | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Saturn Ion?
According to EPA data, the 2005 Saturn Ion is rated at 23–26 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2005 Saturn Ion have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2005 Saturn Ion use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Saturn Ion?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,550.